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Jim Thorpe: Death of an All-American

Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

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Jim Thorpe's Life After the Olympics

This chapter explores the later years of Jim Thorpe's life, including his personal struggles, professional career in sports, and aspirations in Hollywood. It discusses his involvement in the Native American Actors Guild and highlights the inaccuracies in the movie made about him. The chapter also delves into the controversies surrounding his burial and the impact it had on the town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

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